Chapter 6Dante Dante and Raphael’s carriage crossed the center of Alirie before entering through the gate of the majestic fence surrounding Elden Palace. Inside the fence was a field so spacious that Dante couldn’t resist popping his head out the window. A crossroad of pathways surrounded colorful shapes made of flowers, and every few horse lengths was a marble sculpture of winged men and women in graceful postures. It was like a masterful painting of perfect symmetry. Soon, the chariot drove into the impressive shadow of the palace, making a half-circle around the flower fields and stopping at the entrance. “Welcome to Elden Palace,” Raphael said. Walking out of the chariot, Dante couldn’t help but shiver. The shadow was so thick, obscuring the sun so successfully, he could swear the

